NIDM is a premier institute of training and capacity development programs for managing natural and human-induced disasters occurring in Pakistan. It started functioning in 2008 but wasn’t formally inaugurated till Feb’ 15 2010. Taking a ride through times...more

Mapping Training Activities

NIDM has started developing the database of Disaster Management related capacity building and training initiatives being carried out by public, private and humanitarian community, in Pakistan. The initiative is aimed at providing the stakeholders... more

The Disaster Information Resource Centre (DIRC) is a hub of disaster-related information for the consumption of public-sector departments and organizations, print and electronic media, students, development professionals, and academicians. Apart from books,...more

PPAF Delegation visits NIDM Team

Islamabad 08 June 2015: A delegation from Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) lead by Ms. Anita Usama Bakhtiar, visits NIDM to discuss various initiatives that could be taken up jointly. NIDM shared the ventures where both the organizations can join hands, in near future.

Unicef Pakistan Experts meet NIDM Head

Islamabad 26 May 2015: A two member delegation (Ms. Masooma Qazilbash and Muhammad Idrees Khan) from UNICEF Pakistan visited NIDM on 26th May 2015 and shared the training material on School Safety. NIDM and UNICEF agreed to support each other in taking the agenda of School Safety to a further level by promoting advocacy and implementation of best practices on ground through training and other learning initiatives. Brig. (R) Sajid Naeem and Mr. Kazim Razzaq represented NIDM in the meeting.

Country Director of UNOCHA Pakistan visits NIDM

Islamabad 23 May 2015: Mr. George Khoury, Country Director OCHA Pakistan accompanied by Mr. Hussainullah, Head of Field Unit OCHA Pakistan paid a visit to NIDM on May 21, 2015. The CD was given a detailed briefing on the various initiatives being undertaken by NIDM and achievements so far. Mr. Khoury appreciated the contributions made by NIDM and offered his support towards assisting NIDM technically and also advocating for it at various relevant fora. Brig. (R) Sajid Naeem acknowledged the positive role of UNOCHA that it has been playing in support of NIDM since long.

UNDP Delegation calls on NIDM head

Islamabad 19 May 2015: A three member delegation including Dr. Muhibuddin Usamah (Technical Specialist DRM), Mr. Hyungguen Park (DRR Research Officer) and Mr. Naeem Iqbal (National Project Coordinator) visited NIDM to discuss the progress of the ongoing activities and shaping the future support. Brig. (R) Sajid Naeem briefed the delegation about the progress made by NIDM and highlighted the future plans. The delegation later visited the Resource Centre and other training facilities available. It would be worth mentioning that UNDP is currently supporting NIDM generously for its training and other activities.

January 2016

There are no trainings planned for the month.

NIDM - HelpAge Training of Trainers on CBDRM at Jacobabad (Sindh): November 2014 National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM) and HelpAge International co-organized a Training of Trainers on... more

NIDM – UN (Capacity Building Programme): October – December 2014 NIDM and United Nations (Coordinated by UNOCHA) has planned a series of four regional trainings under the Capacity... more

NIDM – DIPECHO Partner 7th Action (CBDRM ToT): September 2014 NIDM in collaboration with DIPECHO Partner 7th Action facilitated a five days Training of Trainer (ToT) on Community Based Disaster Risk... more